PLAINFIELD ER P24-2(610)

The Vermont Agency of Transportation has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) document for a construction project in Plainfield, Vermont. The project involves slope stabilization, guardrail installation, and associated highway work on US Route 2. Here is a summary of the key points: **Project Details:** * Location: US Route 2 in Plainfield, Vermont * Type of construction: Slope stabilization, guardrail installation, and associated highway work * Contract completion date: June 1, 2027 **Bidding Information:** * Bids will be opened electronically on May 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM * Bid bond: 5% of the contractor's bid * Engineer's estimate: Category E (no specific estimate provided) **Prequalification and Plans:** * Contractors must hold current annual prequalification with the Vermont Agency of Transportation * Plans and proposals can be obtained at no cost from the VTrans website **Bid Requirements:** * Electronic bids only will be accepted * Bidders must execute a sworn statement certifying that they have not engaged in any agreement or collusion in restraint of free competitive bidding **Non-Discrimination and Affidavit:** * The Vermont Agency of Transportation ensures that minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids and will not be discriminated against * Bidders must execute a non-collusion affidavit **Estimated Quantities:** * The RFP document includes a list of estimated quantities for various items, including clearing and grubbing, excavation, aggregate, guardrail, and signage **Reservations:** * The Vermont Agency of Transportation reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any formality, and accept bids that are deemed in the best interest of the awarding agency.